.Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987) is an Americanrapper and actor.^Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987), better known by his stage name Bow Wow (previously Lil' Bow Wow ), is an American rapper, actor, and music producer.

.He released his debut album Beware of Dog at age 13, then under the stage name Lil' Bow Wow, which he carried until his 2003 album Unleashed, under simply Bow Wow.^In 2003, he released his third album, Unleashed .

.Bow Wow made his acting debut in the film Like Mike in 2002. He later appeared in the films Roll Bounce (2005) and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006).^In addition to his impressive music career, Bow Wow has also found regular work in Hollywood, beginning with Like Mike (2002) and successive film appearances including Johnson Family Vacation (2004), Roll Bounce (2005), and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006).

.At the age of 13, in 2000 he debuted with Beware of Dog under the stage name Lil' Bow Wow.^He released his debut album Beware of Dog at age 13, then under the stage name Lil' Bow Wow, which he carried until his 2003 album Unleashed, under simply Bow Wow.

.Its debut single was "Bounce With Me", which featured girl group Xscape.^Bow Wow's debut single, "Bounce with Me," was released in summer 2000 and appeared on the soundtrack to the Eddie Murphy film Big Momma's House.

.In 2002, his second album Doggy Bag was released with singles "Take Ya Home" (with Jagged Edge), which peaked at #1 on the Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and "Thank You", #1 on the R&B chart.^DOGGY BAG song list .

[7].Lil' Bow Wow performed the track "Basketball" for the soundtrack of his film Like Mike; that song peaked at #1 on the R&B and #25 on the rap chart.^Click For the Cheapest Tickets for lil bow wow basketball .

As Bow Wow

.Bow Wow dropped the "Lil" from his stage name in April 2002; he told MTV News: "I changed my name because I'm getting older now and it's too many Lil's."^I have been taking my dogs to Bow Wow Meow for 3 years now...

[9].The first album released under his new moniker was Unleashed in 2003. Its first single was "Let's Get Down," featuring Birdman, the founder of Cash Money Records, which reached #14 on the Hot 100 and #6 on the Hot Rap Tracks charts.^In 2003, he released his third album, Unleashed .

[1]Unleashed was certified gold on September 25, 2003.[7] Bow Wow appeared on the remix of JoJo's single "Baby It's You" in 2004.

.Wanted was released in 2005. Its first single was "Let Me Hold You", featuring Omarion, and peaked at #1 on the rap chart and #4 on the Hot 100. The next single, "Like You", featuring Ciara, coincided with the beginning of Bow Wow's relationship with the singer.^His first single was "Shortie Like Mine", featuring Chris Brown.

[10]."Fresh Azimiz", featured J-Kwon and Jermaine Dupri, followed and peaked at #23 on the Hot 100 and #6 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart.^Wanted"s third single, "Fresh Azimiz", features J-Kwon and Jermaine Dupri.

.In 2006, The Price of Fame was released with the lead single "Shortie Like Mine", featuring Chris Brown, peaking at #9 on the Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot Rap Tracks.^The first single, "Shortie Like Mine",[3] video will world premiere on BET on October 11 and will feature singer Chris Brown.

[6].On July 4, 2009 his new song "I Know I'm The Sh**" off his DJ Drama hosted Mixtape he makes a reference of him working on his new album The Transition To Shad Moss and it is already in production.^His seventh studio album, The Transition Of Shad Moss, will be released in 2010.

It is most likely that the album will be released in 2010 with the first single being "Dirty Girl" featuring T-Pain & Pitbull because of his youtube video of him finishing up and him calling it his "New Single".

.On August 16, Bow Wow announced his signing to Cash Money Records, joining an all-star roster that already includes Drake, Lil Wayne and Birdman, among others.^Rapper Bow Wow announced Sunday night (Aug 16) via his Twitter that he had officially signed a recording contract with Cash Money Records, the parent label for Lil Wayne ’s Young Money Entertainment.

Further details regarding the deal and his forthcoming album were unknown at press time.[15].He stated that his next album will feature Lil Wayne, Birdman, Drake, and Soulja Boy.^The first single off the album was "Let"s Get Down", featuring Birdman, the founder of Cash Money Records.

Film career

.Bow Wow has had guest appearances on Brandy's TV sitcom, Moesha, as well as The Steve Harvey Show.^In addition to his own albums, Bow Wow has contributed to Will Smith's Wild Wild West album, and had a guest appearance on Brandy's TV sitcom, Moesha as well as The Steve Harvey Show.

.He made his major acting debut in the film Like Mike which was released on July 3, 2002, in which he starred as a young orphan who gets a shot at playing in the NBA.^Bow Wow made his acting debut in 2002's Like Mike, where he starred as a young orphan who gets a shot at the NBA. He also co-starred with Cedric the Entertainer, Vanessa Williams, and Solange Knowles in Johnson Family Vacation.

.He has also made guest appearances on Smallville and Ugly Betty.^After appearing in "Moesha" and "Carmen: A Hip Hopera," Bow Wow has gone on to a series of high profile television appearances including "Smallville," "Ugly Betty" and a recurring role in the fifth season of "Entourage."

.He joined the cast for HBO's fifth season of Entourage as Charlie an up and coming comedian and Eric Murphy's newest client.^Moss has joined the upcoming fifth season of HBO’s “Entourage” in a recurring role, playing Charlie, a new stand-up [...

^Written by: Cigna's Sights & Views BOW WOW FINDING OTHER WAYS TO STAY RELEVANT! 2008-05-23 15:31:33 BOW WOW FINDING OTHER WAYS TO STAY RELEVANT! Rapper Bow Wow has joined the fifth season of the hit U.S. TV programme ENTOURAGE. The hip-hop star, real name Shad Moss, has landed a recurring role as a stand-up comedian who is managed by Eric Murphy, played by actor Kevin Connolly.

.He will be in the upcoming movie Lottery Ticket with Ice Cube.^In the meantime, the rapper said he plans to release a new mixtape titled Green Light with DJ Ill Will to hold over fans, and will be working on a new movie with Ice Cube called "Lottery Ticket" before hopping into the lab to work on his Cash Money Records debut.

[16].He is currently working on a new film called Hurricane Season.^Through this film and commercial work, Leigh gained a new freedom to show his unique style, one that best illustrated his trademark talent for fusing genres.